11th Bangladesh general election
Killing of 2 Mohammadpur Teens: Families denied justice
The families of two teenagers killed in Mohammadpur during a clash of Awami League factions ahead of the general election have been robbed of justice.
Election Talks with Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman
In today’s episode of ‘The Election Talks 2018’, noted economist Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to a caretaker government, talks with The Daily Star about the election to be held tomorrow.
Dec 30 to be 'another V-day'
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain has urged people to bring about a "vote revolution" by exercising franchise, and said December 30 will be another victory day for the nation with the Oikyafront coming out victorious.
UN, US want peaceful polls in Bangladesh
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion before, during and after Sunday's general election in Bangladesh.
Election Talks with Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul
The Daily Star has launched a new series of talk show ‘The Election Talks 2018’ where experts analyse all aspects of the upcoming general elections, contemporary politics, events and incidents.
BB suspends mobile banking for polls
Bangladesh Bank suspends all kind of mobile-based financial services (MFS) for temporary basis ahead of the December 30 national election.
‘I will welcome if BNP quits polls’: Anee
BNP candidate for Laxmipur-3 constituency Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee says that he would welcome his party if it takes decision to quit the December 30 national election race.
US concerned over pre-polls violence in last two weeks: US envoy
The United States is concerned on the high-level of pre-election violence over the last two weeks, which the oppositions have borne the brunt.
Rab opens Facebook page to verify fake news
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has opened a Facebook page titled 'Rab Cyber News Verification Centre' to make people aware of false news and rumour spread during the upcoming general election.
Election Talks with Dr Iftekharuzzaman
The Daily Star is launching a new series of talk show ‘The Election Talks 2018’ where experts will be analysing all aspects of the upcoming general elections, contemporary politics, events and incidents.
HC bars way for BNP's Ashfaq to contest polls
The High Court stays for three months the Election Commission’s decision that allowed BNP candidate Khandker Abu Ashfaq to contest the election for Dhaka-1 constituency.
‘Brother, won’t you give us money?’
“Wherever I am going to distribute leaflets, people are asking me brother won’t you give us money?” says Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) candidate for Noakhali-5 Sirajullah Siraj.
BNP candidate for Manikganj-3 Afroza cannot contest polls
The Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that stayed the Election Commission’s decision allowing BNP candidate Afroza Khan Rita to contest the election for Manikganj-3 constituency.
‘Allocate “Sheaf of Paddy” symbol to BNP’s Nazrul’
The High Court directs the Election Commission to allocate BNP’s election symbol “Sheaf of Paddy” to its candidate Prof Nazrul Islam for Rajshahi-5 constituency.
BNP for immediate deployment of armed forces
The BNP yesterday demanded immediate deployment of armed forces members, alleging that the government did not want the party to stay in the polls race and police were acting as its opposition.
BNP leader Moyeen Khan’s motorcade attacked in Narsingdi
The motorcade of Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, BNP candidate for Narsingdi-2 constituency, reportedly comes under attack during electioneering in Narsingdi’s Palash upazila.
Hasina to hold rallies in Dhaka, Sylhet, Rangpur Dec 21-24
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will hold rallies in Sylhet, Dhaka and Rangpur between December 21 and December 24 as part of the party’s election campaign.
Returning officers likely to get ballots Dec 25
Polling materials, except ballot papers, have already been sent to 63 districts as Bangladesh prepares for its next general election.
AL trying to turn election into farce: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the ruling party is trying to turn the national election into a farce through its repressive acts in the month of Victory Day.